Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $232.41 | 10.791% | $257.4894 | $257.49 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
Purchase #2 | $132.68 | 9.577% | $145.3868 | $145.39 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
Purchase #3 | $186.38 | 7.749% | $200.8226 | $200.82 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
Purchase #4 | $130.96 | 3.728% | $135.8422 | $135.84 | $135.85 | $135.80 |
Purchase #5 | $97.61 | 3.167% | $100.7013 | $100.70 | $100.70 | $100.70 |
Purchase #6 | $145.84 | 8.702% | $158.531 | $158.53 | $158.55 | $158.50 |
Purchase #7 | $82.50 | 3.733% | $85.5797 | $85.58 | $85.60 | $85.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,008.38 | $1,084.3530 | $1,084.35 | $1,084.40 | $1,084.30 |